What We're Tracking European governments discuss the energy crisis. France will host a meeting of EU energy ministers on May 2 to discuss how to deal with Russia's decision to halt natural gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria. The meeting will happen as EU member states demand more clarity from the European Commission over whether Moscow's demand that EU energy companies pay for natural gas in rubles can be acceded to without violating EU sanctions on Russia. It will also happen as the European Union is making progress on conversations over the next round of sanctions, which is likely to include an embargo on Russian oil. Malaysia increases its minimum wage. Malaysia on May 1 will increase its monthly minimum wage by 25%, from 1,200 ringgit (about $276) to 1,500 ringgit; the change will apply to private employers with five or more employees.